The crypto debate is intensifying as the 2024 US presidential election approaches.
Voters can question the presidential candidate’s stance on Bitcoin (BTC) before voting.
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, conducted a Twitter poll on May 27 to gauge whether voters believe a presidential candidate must support Bitcoin to secure votes. .
As of May 28, nearly 30,000 Twitter users shared their opinion, with 84% replying “Yes'”.
Ron DeSantis, the incumbent governor of Florida and Republican presidential candidate has criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to Bitcoin, expressing concern that the ongoing regulatory crackdown has the potential ability to inhibit the development of crypto.
Governor DeSantis emphasized that he intends to prevent Congress from passing anti-Bitcoin legislation, underscoring his commitment to maintaining Bitcoin’s viability.
Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy has vowed to defend his Bitcoin holdings. According to Kennedy, holding Bitcoin can be considered a civil liberties.
Ahead of the 2024 race, Kennedy and Vivek Ramaswamy, announced the acceptance of Bitcoin donations, reflecting the growing use of cryptocurrency in political campaigns.